The fastest way to narrow down a dryer that will not heat is to know how it heats: a gas burner with an igniter and valve, or an electric element on a 240-volt circuit. Below are independent repair companies within reach of Monticello, with those that list gas appliance or dryer work shown first.
Dryer Technicians for Gas and Electric Models, Monticello
16 repair companies serve Monticello from within 30 miles. 1 list an address in Monticello, and other nearby bases include Middletown (7), Walden (2), and Honesdale (2). 6 of them mention gas appliance or dryer work in their listing or website. Nearest on the list: Absolute Chimney, around 0.3 miles out. Across 14 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.7 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Monticello. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Listing Saturday hours | 13 |
|---|---|
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 6 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 16 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.3, 13.8, 19.4 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 6 |
First up for Monticello: General George Appliance Repair (25.1 miles away, based in Goshen, 5.0 stars from 466 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Slicker's Appliance Repair (20.3 miles away, based in Middletown, 5.0 stars from 187 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Slicker's Appliance Repair (13.8 miles away, based in Glen Spey, 4.9 stars from 54 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sohns Appliance Center (26.6 miles away, based in Walden, 4.7 stars from 301 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Which Kind of Dryer Do You Have?
Angi notes electric dryers are easier to fix with simple parts like belts, switches and heaters, while gas dryer work calls for a gas appliance repair professional. Source: Angi - Gas vs. Electric Dryers
No Heat on a Gas Dryer
No Heat on an Electric Dryer
Gas Dryer Safety
Never turn back on gas that was shut off for safety, and have gas line work done by a licensed plumber or the gas company. Source: Connecticut Public Utilities Regulatory Authority - What To Do If You Smell Natural Gas
Have a professional inspect a gas dryer's gas line and connection for leaks and damage. Source: NFPA (via U.S. Department of Energy) - Clothes Dryer & Washing Machine Safety
More: gas dryer not heating and dryer not heating.
Dryer Heating Repair Cost Ranges
Here is what published cost guides report for the heat-source parts and other common dryer repairs:
- Igniter replacement (gas dryer): $100–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Gas valve coil replacement (gas dryer): $150–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Thermostat replacement: $100–$260 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Typical dryer repair (most homeowners): $100–$430 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- Technician service / diagnostic fee, dryer: $50–$80 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
If a repair would cost more than about half the price of a new dryer, replacing is usually the better choice. Source: Angi - How Much Does It Cost to Repair a Dryer?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the dryer repair cost guide and how long dryers last.
Dryer Notes for Monticello, NY
Most dryer calls in Monticello come down to the same handful of parts: the vent and lint path, the heat source, the belt and rollers, and the door and start switches.
Gas work licensing is set locally; in New York City, for example, the Department of Buildings requires gas work to be done by a Licensed Master Plumber or by Gas Work Qualification holders under a master plumber's supervision. Source: NYC Department of Buildings: Local Law 150 of 2016 Gas Work Qualification Requirement
New York State has no appliance repair license; home improvement contractor licensing is set locally, required in New York City and in Nassau, Suffolk, Westchester, Putnam and Rockland counties. Source: NY Attorney General: Contractor tip card
Hiring a Dryer Repair Company in Monticello
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Monticello, NY
Which costs more to fix, gas or electric?
Is a gas smell from the dryer an emergency?
Do you cover Monticello and nearby towns?
Other Dryer Repair in Monticello
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair in Nearby Cities
Before a technician visits, confirm the gas shutoff behind the dryer is open (or the breaker is on for an electric model) and clean the lint screen. If you smell gas, leave first and call your gas utility.